Wish you were here -- Sinulog Festival, Cebu
A girl holds the image of the Infant Jesus at the annual Sinulog Festival in Cebu, Philippines.This was probably my tenth trip to Cebu, Philippines. Yet this was my first time to attend the annual festival “Sinulog” I had heard so much about over the years. Schools and groups from Cebu and the surrounding areas prepare for months to perform in honor of the Santo Niño, the Philippines' oldest religious figure. Drums, trumpets, and shouts of “Viva!” drown your ears as the colors and moves of the dances flash before you. I was amazed by this elementary school’s impeccable routine, which they performed tirelessly along the parade route.
Sinulog is held every third Sunday of each January. The main parade in 2010 will be on January 17.
Getting to Cebu: Mactan-Cebu International Airport serves flights from major cities in Asia, including Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Seoul, etc.
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